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Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1887-12-15
Remarkably Large Trees.

The banyan tree is one OF the re-
markablc products of the East Indies.
Its life is usually begun from Mi
mute seed dropped by some bird upon
some other plant, such rs the wild
date, which it brushes rs it grows.
Every branch from the main body
throws out its own roots. which. con.
stantly thickening, descend to the
ground several yards below. where
they strike in, increase to large trunks.
and send out new branches from their
tops, which in turn repeat the process
The botanic garden ut Calcutta contains
n great banyan. now about century
old, which has a parent trunk AZ feet
in circumference. 2S2 root trunks
ran ging from n few inches to 4 foot
around, with vast leaty crown S57
feet in circumference. Near the hill
fort Wysatgarli. in the Bombay Presi-
dcncy, is n banyan whose top in 1889
measured /, 5S7 feet in circumference.
Other specimens greatly exceed even
this prodigious size. single trees being
said to cover thirteen acres. The
famous banyan under which Alex
andcr the Great stopped. on the banks
OF tho Nerbudda, once sheltered 1000
men, and when seen by Forbes n genera.
ton ago. though much reduced in size
by foods. was still nearly 1000 feet in
circumference. and had more than
8 600 trunks. -Arkansap TrGce'cr.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1887-12-15
Uses of Iron Furnace Stag.

Iron furnace Stag. which used to DO
q waste product, is now being turned
to various uses. In Germany. the
Stag is specially prepared for mendins
tho roads, material being produced
called "slagstonc." The method
adopted is to run the liquid Stag direct
from tho furnace into cast-iron molds,
which slightly taper towards tho top.
The mold has no bottom, but stands
on an iron trolley, so that, when the
Stag is sufficiently set, it can be re-
leased, and tho mold is ready to re.
ceivc fresh charge. Tho freshly
nodded block is pierced. and its i'm
terror contents, still liquid, arc allowed
to run out. The block is then covered
with cindcrs and allowed to cool
gradually. This method insurcs a
hard crystalline stone, which is found
useful for purposes of paving. m T.
Posi-.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1887-12-15
ONLY a STEP.

Only stcp-and we pass AWAY
From nil that lifo holds dear,
To tho dawn OF IN eternal day
Where ono wipes every tear.
Only step--and the last farewell
To those we love on earth,
Is but the chime OF u distant bell
That smother soul has birth.
Only stcp-and the river rolls
Away from the shores Of time,
Rearing itS freight OF immoral souls
Beyond this earthly cline.
0nly q step-and the silver corl
Is loosed from its mortal shrine,
TO dwell forever more with God
z In the hight OF His grace divine.
fOaly ~ step-and the gates unfold
Ofshat home beyond the skies,
Where the streets are paved with shining gold
And We dwell In Paradise.
Only u step-and the pure in heart
Shall behold Him with The blest,
, AnS hear those words So know in part:
GONE unto Me and rest"
--.iIies ID. i6sii, IN Good Hoases'eDiRg.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1887-12-15

Rev. d. C. Henry states that the
an palm of China grows only in tho
San III district, some twenty miles
long by ton miles wide Tho trees do
not yield leaves suitable for fans until
six years old. Some trees are said to
be over ono hundred years old. but
the tallest measure only about twelve
feet. From April to November the
leaves arc cut monthly, from one to
three being taken from each plant.
From 10. oG3 - a 100 people a<e CO.
pleycd --.NSansav IrsvWi~.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1887-12-15
FACTS Fo kaMEes.

III stations ar0.0 Icrately lcu ant
given plenty Of exs sc during til,
winter months. they will come out mex,
season in perfect health and good con
dition for service.
Look closely to the collar. In the
average dwelling house 1t is tho breed
ing ground of many of,thc ills that If.
feet the household. Permit no decay.
ing vegetables, stagnant mir or other
foul thing to ROMAN there for an
hour ~
"A farmer says that II you should
want TO fatten a horse that is hide.
bound, give him. ono tablespoonful OF
the following mixture once q day in
wet feed: SaltpctcI three ounces;
crude anthony. no,ouncc; sulphur.
one ounce. Pulverizo and mix the
whole together Dose. n tablespoon
full once q day in bran mash.-7roy
Times.
Only ruminant animals arc liable
to choke with roots, as all others are
obliged to chew before swallowing
their food. Turnips for sheep are not
cut ut all in England, the common
practice being to turn the sheep in the
field and allow them to harvest it.
They will gnaw ont the interior OF
large turnip. leaving only the pun
gent outside shell. Chicago Times.
Cold frames are used by gardeners
for securing early cabbage and lettuce
in tho spring. Plenty of manure is
used. and tho young plants are set out
in the frames in the fall. The frames
are covered with boards Tor glass. il
not too cxpcnsivc.) to protect against
cold in midwintcr The work requires
careful attention. - Cleveland Leader.
Young colts and yoarlings req uire
good. nutritious food. Oats are the
best food for growing colt; If corn is
used. wheat bran is n proper accom-
panimcnt. Abundance Of phoSpha,cs
is needed to form solid and strong
bony framework, and bran is rich in
these. Keep the skin clean with the
curry-comb and brush. especially tho
latter. -Erchangc.
For so small weed there is scarcely
n greater pest than common plantain.
1t seeds profuscly under the most dis
couraging circumstances. and only n
two or three years course with hoed
crops can be relied upon TO get rid OF
It, Even then some seeds will start mp
every time the field Is seeded with
grass II not too numerous cut them
out with the hoe If too abundant for
that then pillow again and try one or
two years more with hocd crops. Then
..a.l avily-,siil,. ~ s--sr.-.al- hn " cry
careful that there Is no plnntain mixed
with tho seed. Paul Pioneer r-ro....
Among possible applications OF
electricity to domestic uses there il
one which does not seem TO have yet
attracted the attention of scientific In
makers. That is an electric
lamp for farmers. At present the nus
bandman in the country employs
either the familiar horn lantern III
vented by King Alfred and tallow
dip, or the more modern glass lantern.
burning benzolinc or petroleum. The
former gives n wrcichcdly dim light.
while the latter is difficult to light and
eytinguish. and is, moreover very un-
safe to carry about in linhays filled
with straw An electric lamp would
not only give n bright light. but would
be absolutely safc.-Chicago Times.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1887-12-15

There is no beauty SO deep or
lasting rs that of loving heart
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13
at the Homes of the Dead Men.

CHICAGO Nov. l2-The doors of the under
takers establishment to which the bodies of the
dead Anarchists were taken after the execution
the crowd which had been waiting TO view the
remains began to file in. Only the bodies of
Parsons and Fischer were left to crafty the
morbid curiosity of the crowd, the remains of
Spies and Epgel having already been removed.
Occasionally of the curious would mutter
something as he gazed upon the distorted faces
of the dead, but most of the people passed
tenauces of these much-talked-of men. At $50
o'clock the doors were closed. At that time
there was big crowd outside, and it was esti-
mated that four five thousand people had
viewed the remains. An hour later the bodies
were removed to the residences of the dead An
archisrs. No excitement attended the transfer
of the remains
At 10 o'clock the casket containing the body
of Fischer was taken out. 1t was to be taken to
the wagon and an oil-cloth covering spread over
it. Then the undertaken and his assistants
noun ted to the box and the wagon driven
out Milwaukee avenue, followed by crowd of
small boys. most of the grown people staying
behind in the hope of getting glance at Par
sons a detail of police, just going duty,
came along at the time and marched after the
wagon. This created some com otion along the
avenue, but it died out when the police turned
off at Noble street The wagon, with its guard
of boys, moved on to the house Of Mrs. Fischer.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13

Speech Making Will Not Be Permitted. Ban
ners Must Not Appear in the Street Process
sion, and Dirges Will Be the Only Music.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13

fearful and Saddenng Scenes in the Homes
OF the Dead Men-Fielden and Schwab Re-
moved to Joliet and Consigned to Prison.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13

Schwab and Fielden Removed to Joliet
CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-Four cofins, suggestive
of yesterdays CHASTITY business, were the first
objects that caught the eye of the early morning
visitor at the jail TO day he crossed the court
yard. They were designed for the bodies of
Parsons, Spies Fischer and Engel by the under
takers sent by the friends to care for the re-
mains, but the State supplied the temporary
cofins, and these were stacked in the court.
Mrs Schwab and Mrs. Fielden, who came to see
their husbands, saw them. and with avertsd eyes
passed them by. The Jail sombre place
this morning. Bailiffs, prisoners, reporters
and visitors had not yet outworn the erue-
some scenes of yesterday. A detail of prisoners
in the early morning scrubbed the Jail from top
to bottom. The last remnants of the
gallows had been removed yesterday and packed
away in the crypts under the Jail Mrs. Schwab
and her two children, together with Mrs.
Schnaubelt. came about o'clock, and Fielden
and Schwab released from their cells.
Schwab looked rather feeble. He brought down
a STOOL and conversed with his wife and her
mother for nearly two hours. They were sepa.
rated by the partition of iron bars and wire net
tings. Mrs. Schwab was clad entirely in black
and black crepe veil fell in folds from her bon
net, in memory perhaps, of the previous days
sad events Mrs. Schnaubelt seemed the more
deeply affected, and from time to time wiped
the thears from her eyes. The wild aud frolc-
some little girls raised uproar in the cage
with their gleeful shouts over pennies given
them by the balliffs pictures drawn for
them by the reporters. They were. happily,
unable TO understand their fathers fate. Before
tie parting Schwab tondly kissed the chill
dren many times and hugged them, and retired
sadly to his cell. Mrs. Schwab retired weeping
Fielden. until his wife came, paced the corridors
with quick and nervous strides. He would walk
half way around the dollhouse, approach with
downcast eyes the spot where the gallows
had stood, and then turn abruptly
about and repeat. Several times he
was called to by newspaper men. He
did not respond stop in his walk. He was
either buried in gloomy thoughts would not
hear At 10 o'clock Mrs Fielden came. She
carried baby in her arms, and with her was
neghbor who LED Fielden's little girl Ars
Flel.1en cried great deal while talking with her
hus band. About 11:45 the parted with
their wives and were then brought out into the
Jail Office, where w. A. Foster. one of the coun-
Sc! in the trial. talked TO them and bade them
goodbye. Merely friendly conversation
said Mr.. Foster; .Schwab told me that he
regretted the death of Spies very much and
wished that his life had been spared"
A few minutes after twelve o'clock cab
rolled into the Jail courtyard. and Deputy
Sheriffs Gleason, Spears and Galpin jumped out
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13
SIGNS AND TOKENS.
A Proposed Demonstration in Honor of the
Dead Indefinitely Postponed.

Proposed Demonstration in Honor of the
Dead Indefinitely Postponed.
NEW YORK, Nov. 12-The Carpenters Pro-
gressive Union No / intended to have a mock
wake in honor of the five Anarchists who were
ence Hall. at the corner of Second avenue and
First street, for the purpose, but the affair did
not come off. The managers of the proposed
wake had the hall and windows heavily draped,
aud five newly mounted cof6ns and pals were
taken to the hall. Superintendent Murray heard
of these proceedings, and, after consult
ing with Inspector Williams, determined
not to permit it. Accordingly, he sent to the
proprietor of the hall and questioned him. The
had let the hall for such purpose, and. if MIR.
Murray wished it. he would rather not let the
affair come off Capt. John McCullagh of the
twentieth precinct, thereupon receive orders to
take possession of the hail. and ait the arrival
of the mourners. At o'clock a platoon of po-
lice marched into the hall When the commit
tee on arrangements arrived they found dozen
cofins and the catafalque. The captain
told the commItte go home as
the show had been postponed indefinitely. There
was good deal of tall swearing and talk about
blood hounds. hirelings of the monopolists,"
bnr the sight OF the policemen's long locusts
persuaded them to withdraw and the committee
adjourned TO Justus Schwab's saloon, around
the corner. John Braunschweiz, who was con-
victed with Herr Most, year ago, for
delivering an incendiary speech. was to be the
bitter In denouncng the police.
The east side of the city tonight is fairly
swarmine with detectives and police men in citi-
zens' clothes.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13

There Will, However, Be Plenty of Eng
llsh and German 0ratory at the Grave.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13
THE FIVE DEAD ANARCHISTS

The Police Authorities Direct the Man.
ner Of Conducting the Funeral.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13

"A So-Calfed Labor NewspaDer Mounts.
PROVIDENCE. R. L, Nov. 12-Ths People,
newspaper started about two years ago in the In
terests OF the workiDemen. but which of late
has 6rifted toward anarchism, came this
morning in mourning for the Anarchists hanged
in Chicago. On the title page is the cut OF .
man suspended from eallows. Over IL is ths
legend: "The Cross of the New CRUSADE and
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
CITIZENS MEETING.

A number of business gentlemen Of the
city met last evening at the city building to
consider a proposition from Mr.. B. F. Har-
rigan of Malone, N. Y, for establishing q
soap factory. He is q member Of the firm of
Harrigan & Lyle, who operate a plant in
their town.
The discussion of the question was opened
by Captain White, who urged the import
ance of recognizing manufactures in the
city. He was followed by number of other
gentlemen who dwelt upon the same subject.
Mr.. Harrigan explained the leading features
Of the business, and what he was confident
could be done at this point in that business.
1t would require capital OF $4,000 to op-
crate plant that would supply the trade e
this section. 1t would give capacity Of
1000 pounds per day
The discussion of the question closed by
announcing that Mr.. Harrigan would be at
Mr.. N. A. English's office today to see all
who desired to take stock. Over 81 900 has
already been subscribed, and Mr.. Harrigan
will put in 5000. There seemed to be no
doubt that the company would he formed.
II it is, Mr.. Harrigan will commence to make
arrangements Immediately for removing Lis
plant All thu machinery there will be
moved here.
Mr.. Sherman read from an Indiana paper
that grain drill manufacturing company
of that state had decided TO move west He
thought it a good idea to make an effor: to
secure that enterprise.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
A BAD FALL.

Yesterday evening about half past ten
O'Clock Herbert Tucker, fourteen year old
boy, apprentice to Joe Henley, the painter,
met with quite serious accident
He was arranging a rope upon pulley at
the Carey hotel, when he fell backward
through skylight, landing upon the floor
beneath, a distance Of about eighteen feet.
He was picked up by some OF the workmen
and carried to Fowler's drug store Dr.
Bibbee was called. An examination showed
that beside an ugly cash upon the forehead,
he had sustained a compound committed
fracture Of the arm, and, it was feared, some
external injuries. The wound on the fore
head was sewed up and the suffering of the
boy relieved. The latter certainly possessed
great nerve, bearing all bravely and without
a complaint.
Herbert has lived in Wichita tho greater
part of his life and will be remembered by
the older citizens. a later report is that hs
ia doing well
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
THE WOMANS' BENEVOLENT HOME.
A Fine and Valuable Site Donated for Perm 4
nent Hospital.

To tho Editor Of the Eagle.
The Womens' Benevolent Home and Hos
pital of Wichita has been in existence for a
year and q half. During that time the direc-
tors have endeavored to act up to the char
ter and ito care for and provide for the sick,
unfortunate and distressed in our midst"
There has been over two hundred people
sheltered in the home a large majority Of
these have been rick with various dist asst S,
many Of them have been charity cases who
have not been able to pay anything. Food
clothing AID fuel have been given to other>
at their own homes. Many homeless ones
have had shelter and food. Orphans or those
worse than orphans have been taken in, SIX
of these have been provided with good homes
Many Will remember the story Of little Mary
Gospel, desc, ted by her mother; she found
herway to Wichita and getting off the train
at the Fort Scott depot was discovered there
in tears. She was taken to the home by one
Of the directors and has since been adopted
by a christian woman.
Many touching stories and thrilling in
cidents could be cited to show the work do. e
already in this house for orphans and hom--
less jim this hospital for the sick and suffering
The directors have worked under grea
difficulties, having neither good accommoda
ton for the sick, nor the means of providiug
better Many kind citizens have helped by
donating bedding, furniture, clothing, and
morey, for carrying ON the work, but with
fl,.a,,
more is required.
Dir. Peter Getto a short time ago donated
an acre Of land to the directors, and Com
modore. Woodman having an adjoining acre
OF land, most kindly gave 1T for the purpose
Of building suitable home and hospital
The site is on Frisco avenue about three
blocks east of Cleveland avenue, bordcred by
the creek, beautiful grounds and very con-
veniently situated The architects plans
are Ill the hsrds Ct a con n,ittee. their design
is TO have commodious hospital with
all the modern improvements, separate
wards and bath roons for men end women.
also private rooms ard bath rooms for such
as are able TO Pay for them. and a separate
ward for colorsd people. The building will
be commenced as soon rs the directors have
sufficient means. II will cost about SOS, 900
OF this they have already in money and in
land about $3.50 They ask the citizens to
come forward literally and donate either
money or town lots that can be rapidly sold
for this purpose. The mayer, Hon. B. W.
Aldrich, has kindly consented to receive
subscriptions, and a committee composed of
directors of the home and hospital Will solicit
subscriptions from the citizens.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
AN EXPERT SEWER CONTRACTOR

Col Moore, Of Waterford. New York. ex
pert sewer engineer aud builder, who is an
acquaintance of George Blackwelder and
who came out TO Wichita to make an invest
mens in the future grcat, called yesterday TO
talk over the proposition Of sewering wich-
tia Col Moore stated emphatieaily that
WITH our supply Of water there would be
found 70 difficulty in thoroughly and effect
lively sewering Wichita by the flushing sys-
ten which is employed in his city and which
he put in. The site OF Waterford Is perfect
" tias and the mouth of the main or empty
in, sewer pipes had TO he ali run down under
low water mark, which be THINKS an advant-
age. Col Moore says Be viii return Ia a
month or Two. s.. which time be would be
pltsee-i % meet or authorities on this sub
jet. Before any move Is made the entire
systern should be fixed upon 80 that each
par: would be pu, in with refersaca to the
completed syst<r,-
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
HE TOOK THE LEAP.

Night before last an Objectionable white
woman tried to gain admission to the ball
given by the members OF the colored band at
Garfield opera house. Upon being refused
she became very denonstrative, and one Of
tie colored men was compelled to use very
fcrcible argument. The part of the woman
wss espoused by & bystander and knives
were drawn. At this juncture tho colored
husband OF the woman arrived and the
young man who was opposing her entrance
thought it best to retreat He ran through
the office and leaped from the second story
window, alight;ng upon the roof o; build
ing in the rear. He says he was badly
shaken up but uninjured
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
4 PRIZE FIGHT.

A young man, who is generally known
about the city as 'Frenchy," has for some
time gloried in bis ability as a pugilist.
Yesterday his often given challenge was ac-
cepted by local sport. The two, with
their seconds and a few spectators, were
drives three miles northeas. of the city. All
alighted, the principals put on lard gloves
and commenced the fight.
In the first round g Frencby,' though
somewhat injured, was ready for another
Set-to.
In the second he was completely knocked
ou.. aud had to be placed III the hack aud
driven back 10 the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
TAKEN IN.

Last evening q young sport who said he
hailed from Winfield, after liberal patron
age OF the joints. started to take in the city
On East Doug las he became SO bois;rous that
1t was thougot necessary TO stop hum in his
wild career. After great deal Of forcible
persuasion from Office Lilly, his dudeship
was landed in the cooler. He will appear In
the police court this morning to answer fer
bis disturbance OF the peace aud quiet of tie
CITY
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
AMusEnENrs.
MUSEUM.

Mr.. George c. Wood, the young heavy
character actor, is hard at work at q new
exterior scene which premises to surpass his
former efforts, and it is safe to predict that
Mr.. Woods work will stand the severest
criticism, as every stroke Of his artistic
brush proclaims the genins. The handsome
scenery and tastey stage setting are fast be-
coming an important feature in this enter
tainment. ''Miraldan goes On Saturday
night, and is to be followed by the spirited
drama the Charcoal Burner.
Reverins Marsh, New Brunswick, n. j.;
Alb Kunkel, Grand Island, Neb: L. FL
Westbrook and Geo. B. Hunter, of Newton,
Iowa, were among yesterdays arrivals at
Hotel Gandolfo.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR.

In response 70 the earnest solicitation OF large
nuYnts. Of tLe people Of Wichita, respectfully an
nounce myself non-l artisan, citizens canoidate
for mayor. D. r. ALikN
In response 10 the numerous requests mace 10 me
reapec,fuIiy am our &c mAfelf a partisan PEG
pIes candidate Il mayor assuring all that If elected
viii devote ysef to the best interests OF the city
Thereby announce myself a. peoples candidate for
MAYOR OF the of Wichita. bis action Is IN re
spOnse to request Of man. citizens Of city.
Contrary TO The Sdvise CT some OF my perfoDal
friends and in accordance with the quest of q
Noodly nunlbe, announce myself as candidate
for mayor OF the great and booming city OF Wichita
and will say thst should be lected VIII try and
do nv duties without fear favor and do all can
% keep up wish the spirit OF the times
b. b. E0GIEsToH.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24

A. G. Jobes left yesterday for Wichita, to
assume his duties as vice-president Of the
Kansas National bank and secretary Of q
loan company. We regret very much to re-
cord his departure, but We at the same time
can appreciate his motives and wisl. him q
full measure Of success. He leaves a host Of
friends in this city who wish him we'll The
city of Wichita has secured first class citi-
zen and a high toned gentleman. -Attica
Advocate
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-24
RE6I<TkR

Under the iaw Resistraiicn in cities Of
srs.-class closes, soma say Friday, to-..s0rros
evening. Others say Saturday. our city
clerk sa1 Saturday evenias- The, karss
bot two more days in whi~a 70 register. Tb.
books make bat . psr shosins At lsass
one Thousand more mea should register &c
DAY and to-moFrow.